Longest-running non-musical play on Broadway
The current longest-running non-musical play on broadway record is 3,224 performances, held by Life with Father, set on July 12, 1947. Last checked October 14, 2026.
3,224
performances
Life with Father
- Holder
- Life with Father
- Record
- 3,224 performances
- Location
- New York City, USA
- Date set
- July 12, 1947
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia Life with Father
- Wikipedia List of longest running Broadway shows
- playbill.com Life with father empire theatre vault
- newyorktheatreguide.com Longest running broadway shows
- daytonaplayhouse.org Life with father
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